Astronomy how-to guides

The annual Perseids meteor shower is possibly the one most eagerly anticipated by astronomers. For several years they have resulted in a great show with dozens of bright meteors being […]

A partial solar eclipse will be visible from the United Kingdom on the 10th of June, 2021. The Moon will pass in front of the Sun, partially blocking it — […]

The North Star gets its name from its position in the sky. It can always be found due to the North no matter where you are on Earth unless you […]

Binoculars are perfect for those starting out in stargazing and are a great introduction to the hobby. They offer amazing views of the Moon and are brilliant for scanning starry […]

Meteor showers are natures firework displays! On any given night you can observe meteors crossing the night sky. These may be small fast streaks or if your lucky long fiery […]